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Insurance Sales Agents in South Dakota

Insurance sales agents sell various types of insurance coverage—life, health, property, casualty, automotive—to individuals and businesses. They work for insurance companies, operate as independent agents or brokers, and sometimes refer clients to other brokers In South Dakota the median pay is $71,990 a year, 16% above the national median of $62,280.

$71,990median pay in South Dakota, per year
$57,870–$99,600middle half earn
1,870employed in South Dakota
$62,280U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in South Dakota

96open roles like this on employer career sites, 0 in South Dakota or remote
2employers hiring
8posted in the last 7 days

Openings in South Dakota and remote

Openings are read from employers’ own career pages and public job boards and change daily. Search all openings (free account) to filter by distance, pay and how well you qualify.

What it takes

Preparation: Considerable preparation (most need a bachelor’s degree and several years of experience). Most hold an associate degree.

Skills that matter most

Reading ComprehensionActive ListeningSpeakingCritical ThinkingWritingPersuasionTime ManagementService Orientation

Knowledge areas

Customer and Personal ServiceSales and MarketingEnglish LanguageMathematics (knowledge)Law and GovernmentTransportation

Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Insurance Sales Agents.

Licenses and training in South Dakota

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O*NET-SOC 41-3021.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, South Dakota, annual.